Lessons for Habs’ Bergevin Before Trade Deadline Ryan Szporer | January 30, 2019 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin doesn’t need to look far for advice as to how to proceed this upcoming trade deadline. In fact, having served as Habs GM since…
Differences Between Chiarelli & Bergevin Ryan Szporer | January 26, 2019 What a difference a year makes, at least for some general managers anyway. Last season, both Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens and Peter Chiarelli of the Edmonton Oilers were…
Bergevin Makes the Right Trade Deadline Decision Ryan Szporer | January 9, 2019 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has revealed his hand ahead of the 2019 trade deadline. It turns out he was bluffing all along. Bergevin Goes on the Record By…
Canadiens GM Bergevin Faces Season-Altering Decision Ryan Szporer | December 5, 2018 The more things change, the more they stay the same. That’s the only real way to explain the holding pattern the Montreal Canadiens have been in relative to last season…
Alzner Is One Mistake Bergevin Can’t Bury Ryan Szporer | November 26, 2018 With Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber on the mend, something had to give. That something was general manager Marc Bergevin’s pride along with Karl Alzner, who has just been waived.…
Radulov Rips Open Old Wounds for Habs Fans Ryan Szporer | October 31, 2018 Montreal Canadiens fans may never know exactly what ultimately broke down negotiations between general manager Marc Bergevin and ex-Habs forward Alexander Radulov two summers ago. If you didn’t think it…
Is Byron Bergevin’s Biggest Coup? Ryan Szporer | September 26, 2018 You could definitely argue Montreal Canadiens forward Paul Byron is general manager Marc Bergevin’s biggest success story. You’d be wrong, though. There’s no denying the waiver-wire acquisition of Byron to…
Top Challenges Facing Habs GM Bergevin Ryan Szporer | September 8, 2018 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s job just got a lot tougher. News that Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty won’t negotiate during the season has effectively tied Bergevin’s hands. While Pacioretty…
Likeliest Canadiens Outcomes in 2018-19 Ryan Szporer | August 18, 2018 Expectations are undeniably low for the Montreal Canadiens as they enter the 2018-19 season. Of course, according to general manager Marc Bergevin, the Habs are “officially” intending to compete (for…
Marc Bergevin’s 2018 Offseason Checklist Ryan Szporer | July 28, 2018 Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s offseason has been hit or miss so far. The successes have largely come with regard to his coaching hires, Dominique Ducharme and Joel Bouchard.…
Cammalleri and the Canadiens: A Cautionary Tale Paul Olioff | July 27, 2018 Concerns about the Montreal Canadiens’ inability to land top talent through free agency is not new. General manager Marc Bergevin has been under fire for six years for focusing on…
How the Canadiens Are Better for 2018-19 Ryan Szporer | July 25, 2018 The key to success for the 2018-19 Montreal Canadiens may very well reside in a resurgent Carey Price. Considering the lack of a viable defense in front of the star…